A truck driver was left dangling off the edge of a bridge following a crash.
It’s believed the man, who hasn’t been named, was conscious at the time.
He phoned the police and, during the 18-minute call, according to reports, said he was about to fall and was too scared to move.
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The driver also commented: “I don’t want to die”.
In a clip, shared by the rescue team, the vehicle is shown hanging off the side of the bridge.
A person with a helmet uses a rope to hoist himself and the driver out of the car.
They dangle in the air before slowly being pulled up.
The driver appears to be smiling and does a thumbs-up gesture to those under the bridge.
Multiple firemen, police and emergency vehicles are at the scene.
As he reaches the ground, the driver is placed on a stretcher.
The incident occurred on 4 May in Louisville, Kentucky, US, on the Kennedy Bridge, reports Need To Know.
The town’s fire department pulled off the rescue mission, which took 30 minutes.
It’s believed the driver was unharmed and later transferred to Louisville Metro Emergency Medical Services as a precaution.
According to local reports, Louisville Police are still investigating the incident, though they have said the driver simply lost control.
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